If you're in the mood for delicious, authentic empanadas, look no further than Felix's Handmade Empanadas at Optimist Hall in Charlotte, NC. This food stall offers a variety of mouth-watering empanadas that are handmade with fresh ingredients and bursting with flavor.
The menu at Felix's Handmade Empanadas is diverse, featuring traditional empanada flavors like beef and chicken, as well as more unique options like spinach and feta, and buffalo chicken. All of the empanadas are made to order and served hot, so you can enjoy them at their freshest.
The empanadas themselves are flaky and crispy on the outside, with a warm and savory filling on the inside. The flavors are well-balanced, with just the right amount of spices and seasonings to complement the ingredients.
The service at Felix's Handmade Empanadas is also excellent. The staff are friendly and attentive, and they take the time to explain the menu and make recommendations based on your preferences.
Overall, I would highly recommend Felix's Handmade Empanadas to anyone looking for a delicious and authentic empanada experience in Charlotte. The food is outstanding, the service is top-notch, and the prices are very reasonable. Don't miss out on this delicious gem in...
Read moreIt was not what we were expecting at all. As we walked up to order the cashier put in one of her airpods. We thought that everything was handmade but was told that it was premade at the other location which is not what handmade means. I figured we could customize the empanadas to our liking then they would be handmade and cooked. Whenever we got our food some of the empanadas were cold. We were not impressed with the way that some of them tasted. Overall this was a waste of money and a very disappointing experience.
What we ordered Carolina BBQ (2/5 outside was warm meanwhile the inside was cold) Pulled chorizo (2/5 outside was warm meanwhile inside was cold) Fries (3/5 didn't taste fresh) Chicken with cheese baked on top of it (2/5 didn't have any cheese baked on the top like I asked for) Cheese and pepperoni (4/5 wish it was a little bit hotter) Dulce de Leche Banana (2/5 was...
Read moreDuring our last trip to Optimist Hall, this was one of the new food stalls we tried.
Covid-19: you can order and pay online. You have to go inside to pick it up. Unfortunately, my order wasn't ready and I had to wait 10 minutes past when it was supposed to be ready. Usually this wouldn't bother me, but I don't like being inside longer than necessary right now.
You can get 3 empanadas for $11, so that's what I did. They charge an extra $1 for any premium options you select (I got one). I tried the Lobster/Corn/Chive, Cubana, and Bacon/Date/Goat Cheese.
I really enjoyed all of them. The lobster was probably my least favorite. The goat cheese was my favorite. I really liked the sauces they came with too.
I definitely think it's worth stopping at this food stall for some...
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